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Chinle Canyon Tour: Discover Navajo Archaeological Sites
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Chinle
Embark on a captivating Chinle Canyon Tour and explore the rich Navajo archaeological sites in Canyon de Chelly National Monument. Discover ancient ruins, petroglyphs, and pictographs while immersing yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the canyon.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Canyon de Chelly National Monument - Along the route, you may see such sites as:
Kokopelli Cave featuring varous pictographs.
Newspaper Rock featuring various petroglyph panels.
Petroglyph Rock featuring various petroglyph panels.
First Ruin featuring a prehistoric Puebloan ruin.
Junction Ruin featuring a prehistoric Puebloan ruin.
*White House Ruin featuring the iconic ruin.
*Ledge Ruin featuring Puebloan ruins and rock art.
Antelope House Ruins featuring Puebloan ruins and rock art.
*Tour time largely depends on canyon conditions and how much time guests linger at each site along the way, including browsing arts and crafts with vendors in the canyon.
What's Included
- Sanitation fee
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The Canyon de Chelly National Monument, nestled in the heart of the Navajo Nation, boasts of more than 2,700 archaeological locations. Visitors can marvel at the ancient ruins nestled in sandstone alcoves, and rock art such as petroglyphs and pictographs. The landscape, filled with rock formations and a diverse collection of flora and fauna, enhances the overall experience of your tour.
Interpretations of the symbols found in petroglyphs and rock art will be shared at each site, providing insightful information about occupation dates, local archaeology, and significant prehistoric and historic events, all contextualized with associated oral histories.
Tour guides are all Navajo with deep roots in the canyon, offering a memorable experience that will stay with you long after the tour ends.
Location
Tséyi' Diné Heritage Area - Cottonwood Campground at Canyon De Chelly
Meet at the picnic parking lot, which is a two-minute walk across from the Thunderbird Lodge, on the North side.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Perry_s
Jun 10, 2024
Canyon De Chelly: still home for many. - The colors and scale of the canyon were breathtaking. Put this with the deep blue of the sky, the fact that people still live here, and the depth of knowledge of my tour guide made this is a truely awesome experience.
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Mts821
Jun 6, 2024
Wonderful experience!! - Thank you, Reg, for an incredible Jeep tour of Canyon de Chelly!! My husband and I booked this trip, and it did not disappoint. The views were amazing, and Reg shared stories of his culture, and also tales of accompanying his grandfather, a medicine man, as he visited the sick in body and spirit. We loved the ancient cliff dwellings we saw during our tour, and Reg and another guide treated us to music - a drum and Native American flute - a perfect addition. Reg also demonstrated his handmade Atlatl. The whole experience was a highlight of our Arizona trip.
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Davidtenzinj
May 29, 2024
Three hour jeep trip - In May, 2024, my friend and I took a three-hour jeep trip with Canyon de Chelly Tours. Our driver was Delvonnia Yazzie. This trip was one of the most enjoyable times I have ever spent in a vehicle. Delvonnia is a great guide and driver, and we laughed and told stories the whole time. Canyon de Chelly is beautiful, and historically and culturally significant, and the only way to see it from the canyon floor is with a Navajo guide. I highly recommend Canyon de Chelly tours, and Delvonnia Yazzie as your driver and guide.
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Stay64257835902
May 29, 2024
Great Exploration of Canyon de Chelly with Reginald as our Guide - This was a most excellent short expedition. The instructions on what to bring were spot on. Reginald was an excellent guide - great driver, patient , and good humored. Reginald generously shared his Dine language and culture. We learned so much about plants and history and had a great time . And the flute playing was wonderful too.
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Glenhc5841ek
May 28, 2024
Awssome 8 hours canyon 4wd tour - We took the first 8 hour trip to spider rock with Frank and jarvin. We saw all sorts of nature, ruins, petroglyphs, awesome time
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Karenh698
May 28, 2024
Bear trail was a bit of a "bear" but so worth the effort/stunning hike - Excellent and fairly strenuous 4 hour hike along Bear Trail from canyon rim to the bottom. Richard gave me choices and I opted for the harder and less touristed climb and glad I did. I was super happy I brought my hiking boots and poles, binocs and lots of water as we were able to see mountain bluebirds in the bottom of the canyon. Perfect day with knowledgeable and easy going guide. Highly recommended.
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Shonl37
May 27, 2024
Canyon de Chelly Adventure - Book this tour and ask for Andrea as your guide! The canyon is more than worth the cost, and Andrea's knowledge and personal stories increase the value!
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D2617rzchristinee
May 22, 2024
A Perfect Day at Canyon de Chelly - This sacred canyon is awe-inspiring. Our guide, Richard, was knowledgeable about the history of the canyon and also of the people currently living there. He was great and answered all our questions. We took a 3-hour private tour and added on an hour, so we could spend more time at the places we wanted to see and places we wanted take photos of. Richard was very accommodating. A great trip!
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Lgd2009
May 19, 2024
Wonderful time at Canyon De Chelly - Beautiful canyon. The tour takes you along the canyon floor, follows creek / river. Richard was our guide and he was outstanding. Pointed out so many interesting features along the way. Great experience!
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Nickm457
May 19, 2024
The meaning of Canyon de Chelly - Jarvin great host! We really got a feel for the meaning of the canyon to his family and the dine people. What on amazing place life they have.
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